Dohade Osaka Downtown, SHINSEKAI
If you come to Japan, Osaka is the place to be. You will not be able to resist but will fall in love with Osaka when you meet the friendly, …
Fruit Kingdom of Japan Part 2: From Autumn to Winter
The long summer has finally come to an end and autumn is here now. Autumn in Japan has a comfortable climate and people enjoy things such as traveling, sports and …
Let’s enjoy Hato Bus!
Welcome to Tokyo! Is it your first visit to Tokyo? Are you on a business trip? Do you have a half-day off? If you want to use your pocket of …
What is a Japanese university entrance exam like?
In Japan, the university enrollment rate exceeds 56.6%. This means that one out of every two individuals attends a university, so universities are familiar to Japanese. However, the process of …
Kyoto International Manga Museum
Do you like Japanese manga? Japanese manga is highly popular worldwide and serves as one of the gateways for people from overseas to learn about Japanese culture. Furthermore, many Japanese …
The Basics of Evacuation in Japanese Culture
Did you know Japan is a country with a lot of natural disasters such as earthquakes, and there are many tremors happening every single moment? Do you know what you …
Matsuri (Fukagawa Hachiman Festival)
Index 1. About Fukagawa Hachiman Festival The festival of Tomioka Hachimangu, a shrine in downtown Tokyo, is also known as the Fukagawa Hachiman Festival. This festival is said to have …
Japanese Traditions in October
Welcome back to my blog about Japanese lifestyle in October. Autumn has just begun, and it is said to be the best season for reading, appetite, sports and art in …
How Amazing Gyoza Is In Japan
Since my wife and I work until late, we often eat gyoza (餃子) as a simple dinner. Then, we were talking about how amazingly developed frozen gyoza did compared to …
What to See, Do, and Eat in Kyoto Tower!
Kyoto Tower: the iconic landmark of Kyoto that stands right in front of Kyoto Station. Can you guess what inspired its design? You might think it resembles a candle since …